What is a pro or con of living in Independence, Virginiacompared to Sparta, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 16% cheaper in Independence.

What salary do I need to live in Independence, Virginia copmared to Sparta, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Sparta, North Carolina could decrease to $48,742 in Independence, Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SPARTA vs. INDEPENDENCE
Cost of Living Comparison

Sparta, North Carolina vs. Independence, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Independence, Virginia is 2.5% cheaper than Sparta, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $48,742 in Independence, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Sparta, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Independence, Virginia is cheaper than Sparta, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Independence
than in Sparta, North Carolina

Sparta, NC vs. Independence, VA

Compared to Sparta, Independence is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

8.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.1% lower

Commute

13.5% higher

Health

4.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Sparta, North Carolina vs. Independence, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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